Crime & Safety in Lincoln, NE

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Lincoln has a violent crime rate of 363 per 100,000 residents, 4% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 243.4 per 100,000, robbery at 40.6, rape at 76.4. The murder rate is 2.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,484 per 100,000, 27% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,875, burglary at 263, vehicle theft at 322 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lincoln receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lincoln vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent363.1/100K
4% below US avg
Murder2.7/100K
57% below US avg
Rape76.4/100K
Robbery40.6/100K
Assault243.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,484.4/100K
27% above US avg
Burglary263.4/100K
Theft1,875.2/100K
Vehicle Theft321.8/100K
Arson24.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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